Review: Oak and Palm Coconut Rum
Oak and Palm Coconut Rum is made at the St Petersburg Distillery that was founded in 2014 by the father-son team of Dominic, Steve, and Dominic Jr. Iafrate. In 1997 they moved their successful recycling business from Michigan to Florida. The St. Petersburg Distillery also produces Oak and Palm Spiced Rum, Tipplers Orange Liqueur, Royal Mead, Banyan Reserve Vodka and the complete line of Old St Pete’s spirits. The Master Distiller is Henry Kasprow. While no specific production techniques are offered, the distillery boast a handcrafted copper pot still produced in the early 1930’s by EB Badgett and Son. Oak and Palm Rum is flavored with real coconut and natural flavors. The aroma is vanilla buttercream, and coconut ice cream with a lime blossom backing. The sugar sweet entry is joined by vanilla frosting, and creamy coconut. It fades with brown sugar, floral, vanilla glaze, and coconut syrup. The finish is warm with vanilla bean, and coconut cream pie flavor, leaving bittersweet whole lime, and coconut taste with a mild sting. Oak and Palm Coconut Rum is on the sweet side of the coconut rum spectrum, but the natural coconut and vanilla flavor profile, and smooth finish make for a winning combination.
Coconut Daiquiri
2 Oz. Oak and Palm Coconut Rum
1 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
.5 Oz. Simple Syrup
Shake With Ice and Strain Into
A Chilled Coupe Glass
Garnish With a Lime Wedge
Made in St Petersburg Florida
35% Alcohol
Score: 90
Award: Silver Medal